Check Point ThreatCloud Intelligence; integrates real-time intelligence from 60+ threat feeds and 100M+ sensors.

SonicWall leverages the Capture Cloud Platform, incorporating Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™) and multi-engine sandboxing to detect and prevent advanced threats, including zero-day attacks.

Integrated IPS with deep packet inspection and automatic protections via ThreatCloud.

SonicWall IPS enables the firewall to investigate farther into the protocol to examine information at the application layer.

HTTPS inspection and detection with patented technologies, including TLS fingerprinting.

Performs full decryption and inspection of SSL/TLS and SSH traffic.

Check Point Identity Awareness, Identity-based policy enforcement, and integration with SAML, LDAP, AD.

SonicWall offers identity-based access control with integration to Active Directory and LDAP, enabling role-based policies and user-level controls.

Check Point Harmony Connect for SASE, delivering cloud-delivered firewall, SWG, ZTNA, and threat prevention.

SonicWall's physical and virtual NGFWs can act as on-premises enforcement points, secure branch connectivity to the SASE cloud.

Infinity architecture with unified security management and AI-based threat prevention.

SonicWall's Capture Security Center enables centralized management and automation.

Unified Security Management via R81+ platform, with centralized control and SmartConsole.

Centralized management platform allows for unified policy creation and enforcement.

Check Point Endpoint Security VPN and Harmony Endpoint agent. Supports agentless access through Harmony Connect.

SonicWall Capture Client is a local agent that is installed on endpoints to provide ATP and EDR capabilities.

Check Point SandBlast Threat Emulation, a cloud-based sandbox with advanced malware detection.

SonicWall Capture ATP utilizes multi-engine sandboxing, including RTDMI™, to analyze suspicious files and block unknown threats.

Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet. 

WatchGuard, Cisco, Sophos.

SonicWall NGFWs are well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses, offering cost-effective security solutions with advanced features like deep packet inspection, VPN support, and centralized management, making them ideal for organizations with limited IT resources.

The multi-engine sandboxing and Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™) within SonicWall's Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) set SonicWall solutions apart from the competition.

Efficient Search Functionality: The search bar within the interface allows for quick navigation and rule management, enhancing administrative efficiency.

Simplified VPN Setup: SonicWall's VPN wizard simplifies the process of establishing secure connections, which is particularly beneficial for SMBs.

UI. Interface can be less intuitive with a steeper learning curve for new administrators. Additionally, enabling multiple security services can lead to decreased performance, affecting network speed.

Firmware Updates. the need for frequent firmware updates can be disruptive and time-consuming.